For years, I've used a Vessel Drinkware travel mug I bought at Seattle's Empire Coffee and Records. The paint eventually flaked, and I ended up chipping it all off entirely to reveal a stainless steel mug that still manages to look pretty sharp. Barring any misfortunes, it has another couple of years left in it. The downside is that the top is fussy to clean, and neither the top nor bottom can go into the dishwasher. If you’re looking for a travel mug that you can reach down and operate with one hand, this is the one for you.

Depending on your personal preference make sure you get a travel mug that holds enough liquid for you. Stainless Steel double wall insulation does a good job at thermoregulation – keeping drinks hot for up to 5 hours and cold for 12 hours. The lid comes apart for easy, thorough cleaning, so it’ll be spotless and good to go each and every morning.

Their capacity tends to be around 350ml, approximately the size of a regular sized takeaway coffee.

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1. KeepCup BFIL12 Brew - Cork Edition

Features a push button trigger action lid – lets you drink easily, on the go without threat of spillage. Please note that this is when the mug is pre-warmed with hot water, the temperature losses will be more accelerated if the mug is not pre-warmed. Water temp at coffee grounds must reach 197.6°F within the first minute of brewing and stay between 197.6°F-204.8°F during remaining brew time

The mug is only leak-free when closed, and due to the difficulty of opening it, many users are likely to keep it open, thus increasing the likelihood of a spill. But once you’ve conquered the lid, this travel mug couldn’t be better for robustness, temperature retention and style. A great choice for those who like a bit of colour. Well designed and well insulated, the best travel mug will keep hot drinks toasty and cool drinks ice-cold, while also staying leak-free. From classic coffee-shop cups to thermos-shaped designs, travel mugs come in all shapes and sizes. At first glance, travel mugs can seem expensive. If you’re thinking about using one on your commute, you might find it hard to justify spending what might be five to ten times as much as an Americano from your local coffee shop. However, walking out of your door already holding a coffee will save you many more pounds in the long run and you’ll avoid those annoying queues. So I was excited when a media rep for the all-things-kitchen brand Oxo mentioned in passing that the company’s new travel mug was entirely dishwasher safe. So new and peculiar was the idea to both the rep and me, that they ended up needing to confirm with their product team that both the plastic lid and the vacuum-sealed bottom could go into the machine.

While I am used to handwashing the mug, I'd rather not be. As a result, it spends an impressive amount of time in the purgatory pile above the dishwasher and just to the left of the sink, the spot where my wife Elisabeth and I put stuff we're too lazy to clean right away.

This travel mug has been designed to fit easily under the permafilter of most home coffee machines without its lid, just lower the drip tray to the ‘tall mug’ position. BPA free.Material: Many travel coffee mugs are stainless steel, though our list also includes porcelain, glass and silicone options. Double-walled construction is common with stainless steel mugs, and that can help keep your beverage hot or cold longer. Other materials may not be insulated. If you opt for a glass mug, consider borosilicate glass, which is tempered to prevent shattering with hot liquids and can be more durable if dropped. Porcelain mugs are generally easy to clean, and because the material is nonporous, the mug is unlikely to develop odd flavors. Silicone is a great lightweight option, but it can get warm if it does not have a heat sleeve. If you’re saving money and making your own brew-to-go at home, then this leak-proof Single-Serve OXO Good Grips Travel Mug in smart grey is just what you need. It’ll fit under most home coffee machine, sits neatly in a car cup holder, and ensure your drink stays hot for far longer than the average commute. And, of course, if you prefer to take your own mug to be filled at your favourite coffee place, it has room inside for a 10oz coffee-shop coffee, so it’s the perfect alternative to a disposable coffee cup.